Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-3010 was manufactured 24 months before the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-3010 scores against the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS10
| FE-3010 | ZS10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus FE-3010
| ZS10 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS10
| FE-3010 | ZS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the ZS10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and ZS10 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and ZS10.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108g (0.24 pounds) | 219g (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $140 | $350 |
